Epic response from Pune women's group to "dress modestly" poster goes viral
The board went viral on social media, prompting a scathing and much-needed reaction from a women's organization.
Even in 2024, the world continues to regulate and evaluate women's dress choices. In one recent incidence of moral policing, a sign was seen in Pune urging women to dress modestly to avoid drawing attention.
The board went viral on social media, prompting a scathing and much-needed reaction from a women's organization.
When did it all begin?
It all began when a group calling themselves the 'Mast Group' posted this billboard | Image: X
It all began when a group calling themselves the 'Mast Group' posted a billboard reading, "Women, wear clothes in such a way that no one dares to look at you with evil eyes." In response, another board from ''Trasth Group'' appeared below it, urging men to keep their minds and thoughts pure.
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What did the poster in response say?
the posters originally written in Marathi were spotted near a walking track in Pune | Image: X
It read: ''Men, keep your mind so clean that no matter what clothes someone wears, your eyes should not fall.'' Notably, the posters originally written in Marathi were spotted near a walking track in Pune.
The photos have gone viral, with fans congratulating the women's group on their flawless response to the unsolicited piece of advice.
How did people on the internet react?
A user wrote, ''Retort Pune style. Women/woman who came back with an apt reply need to be given an award. Additional kudos for the accompanying illustration explaining the slippery nazar. The main & the real disturbing part is however the original message."
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Another wrote, ''Love the response..btw, fully clothed women have never been assaulted or teased?? ... Clothes don't matter, some men get excited looking at anything female.''
A third user added, ''Reply poster should have been bigger.......Also dressing appropriately is as important for men as it is for women. This is by no means sexist but a simple individual / societal etiquette which has become more than necessary. Right time, right place, right dress!''
An example of real life, public space gendered creative interruption.
¡ª Shalini Sharma ?? (@nutshal) July 3, 2024
The original poster (Marathi) seen at Pune city, along with Google Translation (English) courtesy the thread below. https://t.co/MKZek0YMdn pic.twitter.com/uyg9sPMOBA
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